DURHAM, N.C. – Shane Battier and the Heat are trying to win their second consecutive NBA Championship, as they are currently tied with the Spurs in the NBA Finals, 2-1. Game 4 is scheduled for Thursday at 9 p.m., on ABC.

Battier has played a key role for the Heat in the 2013 NBA Playoffs, logging 18 minutes per game. In the series against Indiana, Battier logged his best game of the series in Game 3 against the Pacers, as he had seven points, two rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes of game action. In the Finals, Battier recorded three points and one rebound in five minutes of game action. Battier has continued to be a key contributor for Miami’s defense this postseason. He ranks 29th in the postseason in made three-pointers (15) and 37th in blocks (5).